NBA rookie rankings: Caleb Wilson, Yaxel Lendeborg among highest grades in first stretch of the 2026 season

Sporting News has released its NBA rookie rankings for the early portion of the 2026 season, with Caleb Wilson and Yaxel Lendeborg earning among the highest grades in the class. The rankings assess the performance of first-year players during the opening stretch of the season. Specific statistical details and full grades for the entire rookie class are featured in the broader report.